Actress Warns Holidaymakers of £30 Mistake that Led to 17 Months of Scam Calls

Actress Lisa Riley's recent experience serves as a warning to holidaymakers about the dangers of fake websites. When Riley attempted to apply for a US Electronic Systems for Travel Authorization (ESTA) visa, she unknowingly entered her details into a scam site.

The official ESTA website, https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/, is part of the US Customs and Border Control process for international travellers. However, Riley was tricked by a fake site that looked identical to the legitimate one.

She had visited the scam site after searching online and clicking on a link that appeared genuine. Riley's mistake could have been avoided if she had typed out the entire URL in the address bar instead of searching for it online.

The actress has since spoken out about her experience, urging people to be vigilant when entering personal information online.

Riley notes that fraudsters are 'incredibly clever and convincing', making it difficult to spot fake websites. She advises people to presume any unexpected contact or offer is fake and to take their time when verifying the authenticity of a website.